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W371 EHK

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 EHK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to offside rear sill panel not within a prescribed area

odometer reading not clear

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill panel

supplementary restraint system lamp indicates a system malfunction

Pass 23 Jan 2012 201,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting defective

odometer reading not fully clear

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

supplementary restraint system lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 Feb 2011 193,025 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

n/s rear position lamp outer bulb not working

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

odometer reading not fully clear

repair made to windscreen outside zone A

repair made to windscreen within zone A

Fail 2 Feb 2011 193,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

n/s rear position lamp outer bulb not working

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

odometer reading not fully clear

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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W371 EHK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W371 EHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W371 EHK registered?

W371 EHK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W371 EHK safe to buy?

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